Opinion
Comment: State, federal partners pursuing swindlers, gougers
But state and federal attorneys need your help to alert them to those using COVID to their advantage.
Northwest
Skagit choir outbreak called ‘superspreader event’ in report
The act of singing itself may have spread the virus in the air and onto surfaces.
Local News
State says stop, but this Snohomish barber keeps cutting
Martin felt emboldened by Sheriff Fortney, whose office later served him a cease and desist order.
Opinion
Comment: EvCC’s virtual doors open to serve students, others
The college’s students and staff are rallying to meet needs at the college and in the community.
Local News
Parking lot parishioners congregate at church in Marysville
Houses of worship can host drive-in services to deliver religious and spiritual messages.
Northwest
3 more Washington counties can ease virus restrictions early
Wahkiakum, Skamania and Stevens join Columbia, Garfield, Lincoln, Ferry and Pend Oreille counties.
Northwest
Seattle, King County urge people to wear masks in most areas
People who ride buses will be required to wear masks to slow the spread of the coronavirus.
Opinion
Editorial: Lawsuits not path to reopening state’s economy
A majority of state residents back measured and safe steps to emerge from the state’s stay-home orders.
Opinion
Commentary: Why Covid-19’s tough to fight on meatpacking line
An emphasis on mass production and efficiency make it tough to protect workers from infection.
Opinion
Comment: Workers with disabilities will be key to reopening
They proved their value prior to the pandemic; we need them as we reopen businesses and rebuild the…
Local News
New mom, virus survivor both feel blessed this Mother’s Day
During birth center closure at Swedish Edmonds, Providence in Everett saw a springtime baby boom.
Local News
Faces of those we’ve lost to COVID-19 in Snohomish County
They flew planes. Cared for patients. Survived cancer. The deadly virus has claimed the lives of over 100…
Northwest
Shutdown of tribal casinos deals blow to Indian Country
500 Native American casinos nationwide have voluntarily closed during the pandemic.
Local News
Inslee: State is at toughest point in fight against COVID-19
Warm weather and Mother’s Day are near, but data shows Washington may be stalling against the virus.
Local News
School districts still working to get some students online
Despite hundreds of households lacking steady Wi-Fi, the majority of students are showing up online.
Opinion
Commentary: Ending jobless pay could be behind push to open
Declaring that businesses can open doesn’t mean customers are ready to venture out into the open.
Northwest
Watch Gov. Jay Inslee’s Friday news conference here
He will address re-opening the economy and provide an update on contact tracing.
Local News
Puget Sound flyover of vintage aircraft marks V-E Day
A dozen planes departed Arlington Municipal Airport around noon, tracing the shoreline.
Local News
When will we reach next phase of reopening? Great question.
Snohomish County leaders are preparing now for a potential uptick in COVID-19, as social distancing is relaxed.
Opinion
Commentary: Why we’re so uncomfortable with wearing masks
They make it hard to breathe, yes, but masks also obscure what we can see — and learn…